5 ways with runner beans

Enjoy a fresh take on peas made with parsley and mint. Add a pinch of chilli flakes, if you like, and serve as a side dish. SERVES 4-6 as a side PREP 5 mins COOK 5 mins EASY V Cook 450g peas in a pan

Nothing beats the sweet, sun-ripened flavour of seasonal tomatoes. Whether they’re roasted, raw or simmered into sauces, they can add vibrancy and depth to so many dishes. At their peak, tomatoes need

Quick to cook and delicious to eat.

I feel like I’m in a novel. It’s high summer and I am strolling through the kitchen garden (a grand renaming of my tiny raised beds that suits my mood) in a frock (impractical, but ditto mood), collec

The moment I see broad beans in my local produce store, I buy them and make this salad. Broad beans are a labour of love to prepare, but they’re perfect in all their tender simplicity – there’s a reas

Use ripe tomatoes to make these sweet and spicy bruschetta bites. They’re ideal for a garden party, when it doesn’t matter if you end up making a bit of a mess. SERVES 16 as a side PREP 15 mins COOK 1